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Avatar for 5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5.0(
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Customers say: True professional

"I recently purchased a commercial building, and the back lot had a massive pile of dirt/concrete/clay due to a billboard being installed over a year ago. The dirt pile was unmanageable with shovels, so we needed professional help. BJ was able to manage the humongous pile, by hauling about 75% away, and grading the lot with the rest. We're now left with a nice, level, space to regrow. He additionally cut an approach through the rear gate so that the fence would swing all the way open, and cut an approach for a garage door that will soon be installed on the side of the building. He's professional, fast, and easy to work with. Would absolutely recommend his services"
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+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exquisite Touch
4.4(
23
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bathroom remodel
Remodel
Handymen Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+26

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
3.7(
81
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome service, very professional, David Sr and Brandon did a fantastic job removing old culvert and installing new one as well as resurfacing my driveway. Above and beyond. Would definitely recommend Moccia landscaping, Austin was great in explaining the scope of the work to be done and estimated time to complete. Great Job."
Custom Raised Outdoor Living Area
Landscapes and Softscapes
Softscape with Custom Lighting Accents (Rear)
Raised Outdoor Living Area
English Garden (Semi-Formal)

+70

Response time3 days
132 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Ready Dig Excavation
Ready Dig Excavation
3.7(
35
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a HUGE job that required not only excavation but putting everything back and grading everything the way it should have been. I have worked with enough contractors in my lifetime to know that a job rarely gets done without a couple of issues coming up here and there. I expect that. The most important thing is how the company responds to those issues and how they handle them. I was blown away with not only how well the owner responded but the compassionate attitude he AND his crew showed throughout the process. Now THAT is the true difference between a good company and a great company!"
Sewer inatall
Triming catch basin to grade
Response time3 days
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
3.2(
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff was friendly and efficient. Project was completed in a timely manner. We were very satisfied with the work that was done. During the course of the project they were very open to our suggestions and completed those jobs to our satisfaction. They did a good job with the clean-up. Our backyard looks great!!"
Patio
Response time4 days
Response rate92%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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